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Ash Grove Cement Company Heavy Equipment Operator - Branford, FL - 498309 in Branford, Florida
[DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job ID: 498309
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Reports to: Site Manager
Shift: Day Shift
Summary: Primarily operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, material handlers, and loaders, to move materials to support a shredding operation. Safely drive and maneuver equipment into position for unloading trucks, as well as loading and dumping materials. Stockpile material at the facility's storage building and haul shredded materials to load trailers as required. Perform daily equipment inspections and monitor and maintain fluid levels. Assist mechanic with basic service and repairs as needed. Maintain good housekeeping throughout the facility.
What you'll be contributing: * Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. * Safely, responsibly, and proficiently operate and load equipment for the movement of raw material to and around the facility while observing all safety rules. * Operate assigned equipment to feed material into processing system. * Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the shredder and mobile equipment. * Expected to operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill, and proficiency. * Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment. * Conducts daily equipment inspections. Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment. * Organize and plan maintenance each day. Prepare for scheduled maintenance. * Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. * Follow established traffic patterns avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions. * Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors/other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines. * Maintain good housekeeping practices. * Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on system. * Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts. * All other duties as assigned. * Rotating Shift. * Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
What to expect in a cement environment: Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.
What's next for you? We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.
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